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Pa. longrifle apprentice program returns to Jacobsburg

A hands-on course at the historic Nazareth-area site teaches participants to craft an 18th-century flintlock rifle from scratch.

Published Jul 14, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

As a senior at Catasauqua High School, Sean Stuber embarked upon a yearlong shop project that tied his interests in woodworking and metalworking together, crafting a Schimmel-style longrifle from scratch.